Magellan RoadMate 1430 GPS Navigator

While the turn-by-turn voice instructions from the Magellan were somewhat easy to follow, the prompts were too delayed and we actually missed one of the turns during our test. A map is available in a bird's-eye view so you can see your surroundings in 2D or 3D. Like most units, you can also program the type of route you prefer, from fastest time, shortest distance, avoiding tolls, or utilizing freeways, and it also offers a multidestination option to plan out stops along the way. The unit comes with a built-in traffic receiver for updates — the first three months are free, and then it's $40 per year. This program can also calculate your ETA based on traffic conditions and automatically offer you a new route option when there's a quicker way. It includes 6 million interactive points of interest (you touch the screen on the icon for, say, a restaurant, and it pulls up the address, phone number, and route). magellangps.com.